River Cruise in Europe 2011 or 2012 - Interested?

This is an interest poll to see how many people might be willing to try
something slightly different in 2011 or 2012. The question: would you
like to take a River Cruise in Europe in 2011 or 2012.

Here's an example of lenght/ports/cost based on Viking River Cruise July 26 2009

8 Days - Budapest (Hungry); Vienna (Austria); Melk & Linz (Austria); Passau (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Danube Canal & Nuremberg (Germany); Pricing: $2699 per person to $3399 per person.

Keep in mind most River Cruise companies are completely inclusive so you're getting shore tours plus the usual meals, taxes, port charges, etc included.

Longer cruises and different itineraries are available. This is just a general question/poll to see if there is enough interest to form a group.

I'd be extremely interested - if the 8 night is the vote, I'd love to see a land package added as well. Excellent idea!

A little far in advance to really commit. I'd like to experience a river cruise so I'm not opposed to the idea.

I'd be very interested and would love to see a land portion added as well

This is a GREAT proposal. I've been talking about taking one of these river cruises and this sounds like the perfect excuse!

If the group goes in 2012 and during the summer months - count me in!

I'd love to go - Spring or Fall would be ideal - 2012 would work best for me - personally speaking and, I'd love the 15 night journey plus some land time pre and post cruise!

Sign me up! I'm ready to book!!

Peter Deilmann is another excellent choice for riving cruising: http://www.deilmann-cruises.com/home2.htm

UniWorld is a great choice too. I have clients going on one of their cruises on October 5th. I'll get a report from them when the get back.

From the seminars I've been in, their ships look fantastic. They do tend to be a bit more expensive than some of the others though.

http://www.uniworld.com

I started a thread to start discussing this more fully. Here's the link: https://cruisefreekforums.forumotion.com/river-cruises-f163/river-cruisers-meet-here-t1446.htm

Count me in too! I'd prefer a longer trip but will book regardless of how many nights are selected.

Can't commit this far out but, will keep it in mind!

I will consider it, pricing will be a factor for me

Maybe...

So glad to see so much interest in this idea!

Just watched a segment with Burt Wolf on a European River cruise, I want to go now! So count me in as very interested!

Yes, very interested! The long, the better! 2012 please!

This could be interesting!

This is an ultimate way to see Europe!

I hope you all saw the announcement about the River boat cruise, Tina made for July 2009.....

I see that it is lined up so you can continue on to the Crystal Baltics sailing. Are you going to offer any sort of discount for those who book both? Also, what is being done as far as getting from Holland to Denmark to embark Crystal Symphony?

The Sophisticated Cat wrote:

I see that it is lined up so you can continue on to the Crystal Baltics sailing. Are you going to offer any sort of discount for those who book both? Also, what is being done as far as getting from Holland to Denmark to embark Crystal Symphony?

I'll just add the question - will you be making hotel arrangements? If so, will the extra nights be spent in Amsterdam or Copenhagen? And what type of hotel or hotels can be expected?

Hello, all
We will be embarking in Budapest on 19July and disembarking the riverboat on August 2, 2009 in Amsterdam. As you know the 2, and 3 of August can be spent in either city. The 4 of August is at the Copenhagen hotel, Raddison SAS Royal and we as yet have not got the hotel plans made for 2 and 3 August. Definately we want every traveler to know they have options. We would love your input. This next week keep an eye on our postings as we will be posting the two day optional ideas. If you intend on sailing on one or both of these cruises it is important to state your wishes now.

PS Sophisticated cat, don't you think we should clip Murray S ear hairs? This will be the chance!

Consider me interested - just have to check scheduling, I'm not 100% sure I can do the back to back but, will give it the old college try! Amazing opportunity you're presenting here! I'm surprised you're not sold out already!